There were conflicting rulings from Federal judges about whether and how to go about funding SNAP. Trump has said in no uncertain terms he wants the benefits paid as usual. He has his legal team working on the best way to do this. Scott Bessent said it is possible the benefits could be available to the states for payouts beginning Nov 5.
One good thing about this is that it has highlighted the huge number of illegal alien non-citizens who are receiving these benefits. That must be addressed. And in my opinion certain types of "food" should not be allowed to be purchased with these benefits.
But there ARE many Americans who deserve the meager food allowances they receive each month - seniors on fixed incomes, disabled people and veterans. I am one of these. I am a partially disabled senior on a tiny fixed income, and I do qualify for SNAP benefits, and I receive a small amount monthly, which means I don't have to choose between paying an electric bill or buying food. I am grateful for this. But I am disturbed by the abuse of this program that has become apparent lately.
It is an atrocity what that receipt was showing as a balance, over $13 000.00 to start. I work 10 long hours daily and have a few college degrees and do not make that much in 2 months. WTH is going on? It needs to stop!
Most folks are totally unaware of a federal criminal law contained in The Anti-Deficiency Act which makes it a felony to spend money appropriated by Congress for anything else except the specific purposes set by Congress when they appropriated the money.
The surplus “contingency funds” totaling almost Five Billion $$ was appropriated to be used for Food Stamp/EBT Cards after a natural disaster. The current budget impasse is NOT a tornado, flood, massive ice storm, blizzard, flood, earthquake or similar natural disaster. It is a man-made problem.
In spite of two liberal judges wanting to do-good in spite of the actual criminal law, they won’t go to jail if the contingency funds are spent wrongly. However, it is the Secretary of Treasury who is the one who must sign the release of funds, not the judges. He would then be in violation of a criminal law, even if doing what the Smurf Judges erroneously advised. (Hint: “Ignorance of the Law is no excuse”).
Trump’s attorneys wisely asked the Smurf Judges to tell the Treasury exactly what the process is that allows them to not violate The Anti-Deficiency Act.
Should be interesting reading because now those judges will become laughing stock of the entire federal judiciary for their obvious bias and foolery in creating exceptions to criminal law that they have no power/authority to dictate.
Nope, federal judges do not have authority to rule over the President. It’s a trap. If he were to follow their orders then I would guess the democrats would start impeachment shenanigans again. Also, he cannot set precedent by going against the laws of the land. It’s unfortunate that the Dems are holding American citizens hostage but it’s going to have to play out.
That receipt showing the compounded EBT payments amassed by that recipient shows that the account management for SNAP benefits isn’t using a maximum account balance limit or claw-back system for overpayments. It probably should.
I think Trump should hold the line...He has a bad habit of making threats and then caving...but in this case, the money hasn't even been appropriated....But if Trump caves, the Democrats will know they have rolled him once again...,.
I doubt the EBT shutdown would run on towards thanksgiving is bad optics ppl will be making social media videos of their families with no turkey, am aware of the massive fraud with EBT.
Regarding the nearly 30 million illegal aliens on the SNAP/EBT dole, if the politicians' motivation was sincerely altruistic, instead of allocating that money for use in America, they should just send it to the various countries of origin, where food prices etc. are almost certainly much cheaper than in the US, so the benefit could be shared more widely, and the incentive to illegally enter the US somewhat ameliorated (along with generating some positive feelings about America rather than the interfering bully that the country is often seen as.
The republic, or what is left of it, has been extra judicial for the entirety of clinton/obama/biden administration. Progressives/globalists will "bury" folks who insist on observing the letter of the law/constitution. Enjoy whatever frustrations you can enforce on them.
There were conflicting rulings from Federal judges about whether and how to go about funding SNAP. Trump has said in no uncertain terms he wants the benefits paid as usual. He has his legal team working on the best way to do this. Scott Bessent said it is possible the benefits could be available to the states for payouts beginning Nov 5.
One good thing about this is that it has highlighted the huge number of illegal alien non-citizens who are receiving these benefits. That must be addressed. And in my opinion certain types of "food" should not be allowed to be purchased with these benefits.
But there ARE many Americans who deserve the meager food allowances they receive each month - seniors on fixed incomes, disabled people and veterans. I am one of these. I am a partially disabled senior on a tiny fixed income, and I do qualify for SNAP benefits, and I receive a small amount monthly, which means I don't have to choose between paying an electric bill or buying food. I am grateful for this. But I am disturbed by the abuse of this program that has become apparent lately.
It is an atrocity what that receipt was showing as a balance, over $13 000.00 to start. I work 10 long hours daily and have a few college degrees and do not make that much in 2 months. WTH is going on? It needs to stop!
Most folks are totally unaware of a federal criminal law contained in The Anti-Deficiency Act which makes it a felony to spend money appropriated by Congress for anything else except the specific purposes set by Congress when they appropriated the money.
The surplus “contingency funds” totaling almost Five Billion $$ was appropriated to be used for Food Stamp/EBT Cards after a natural disaster. The current budget impasse is NOT a tornado, flood, massive ice storm, blizzard, flood, earthquake or similar natural disaster. It is a man-made problem.
In spite of two liberal judges wanting to do-good in spite of the actual criminal law, they won’t go to jail if the contingency funds are spent wrongly. However, it is the Secretary of Treasury who is the one who must sign the release of funds, not the judges. He would then be in violation of a criminal law, even if doing what the Smurf Judges erroneously advised. (Hint: “Ignorance of the Law is no excuse”).
Trump’s attorneys wisely asked the Smurf Judges to tell the Treasury exactly what the process is that allows them to not violate The Anti-Deficiency Act.
Should be interesting reading because now those judges will become laughing stock of the entire federal judiciary for their obvious bias and foolery in creating exceptions to criminal law that they have no power/authority to dictate.
Color of law for color of law.
Nope, federal judges do not have authority to rule over the President. It’s a trap. If he were to follow their orders then I would guess the democrats would start impeachment shenanigans again. Also, he cannot set precedent by going against the laws of the land. It’s unfortunate that the Dems are holding American citizens hostage but it’s going to have to play out.
That receipt showing the compounded EBT payments amassed by that recipient shows that the account management for SNAP benefits isn’t using a maximum account balance limit or claw-back system for overpayments. It probably should.
I think Trump should hold the line...He has a bad habit of making threats and then caving...but in this case, the money hasn't even been appropriated....But if Trump caves, the Democrats will know they have rolled him once again...,.
What do you expect when the majority of our DC politicians are brain dead!
more corrupt than 'dead' sadly....
I say…make them all re-apply. That’ll cut the illegals off the roster. And you must be an American citizen.
I doubt the EBT shutdown would run on towards thanksgiving is bad optics ppl will be making social media videos of their families with no turkey, am aware of the massive fraud with EBT.
Well said. 🎯
Bad news travels fast...good news takes its time...
Regarding the nearly 30 million illegal aliens on the SNAP/EBT dole, if the politicians' motivation was sincerely altruistic, instead of allocating that money for use in America, they should just send it to the various countries of origin, where food prices etc. are almost certainly much cheaper than in the US, so the benefit could be shared more widely, and the incentive to illegally enter the US somewhat ameliorated (along with generating some positive feelings about America rather than the interfering bully that the country is often seen as.
The clowns that run these programs need to limit what those funds can be spent for. Processed, fast food is not doing anyone any good.
The republic, or what is left of it, has been extra judicial for the entirety of clinton/obama/biden administration. Progressives/globalists will "bury" folks who insist on observing the letter of the law/constitution. Enjoy whatever frustrations you can enforce on them.
Outstanding analysis.
Thank you.